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  • Johann Neethling avatar

    Floodlight Eyes

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jan 18, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,503 views

    Some practical implications of regarding our eyes as God’s lamp for our bodies - freeing us from worry and anxiety and setting us free to love as we have been loved.

    FLOODLIGHT EYES Matthew 6: 19-34 1. “The eyes are the lamp of the body”. As I read those words my mind immediately flashed back to the old Superman comics I read as a kid or even the Superman movie as you would see “the man of steel” able to visually focus in on any object with those laser beam ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Catch The Wind

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,643 views

    CATCH THE WIND Energized by the Power of the Holy Spirit Notice Jude shows us three ways we can build ourselves up in the faith. Our faith is developed as we [1] pray in the Holy Spirit, [2] stay in the center of God’s love, and [3] keep open and ready

    CATCH THE WIND Energized by the Power of the Holy Spirit Jude 1:20-21 • Jude 1:20-21 (MsgB) [20] But you, dear friends, carefully build yourselves up in this most holy faith by praying in the Holy Spirit, [21] staying right at the center of God’s love, keeping your arms open and outstretched, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus The Lover Of The Unlovable

    Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Mar 9, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,853 views

    A lenten reflection on the dangers and implications of predjudices in our faith communities.

    Today’s gospel proclamation reminds us that Jesus of Nazareth is the consistent lover of the unlovable The Saviors persistently disregards all socio- cultural norms and stereotypes of his day that differentiated between us and them. There was much about this itinerant Nazarene that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who Are You Imitating?

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Feb 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,529 views

    Don't imitate what is evil, but rather what is good. Even in the church and even in leadership we can find poor examples. We shouldn't walk after the example of men and women like Diotrephes. We should instead follow the example of men and women who exhib

    Who are you imitating? 6/14/09 Lighthouse Assembly of God Pastor Greg Tabor Text: 3 John (NIV) Let’s look at the introduction to John’s letter: 1The elder, To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Manage The Earthly With Your Eyes On Eternity

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 28, 2010
     | 7,544 views

    What's Jesus teaching us in the story of the dishonest manage? How do we use earthly wealth to gain friends? How can we be faithful with what God has entrusted to us?

    Text: Luke 16:1-13 Theme: Manage the Earthly with Your Eyes on Eternity Season: Pentecost 18c Date: September 26, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Manage-the-Earthly-with-Your-Eyes-on-Eternity-Luke16_1-13.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Peter Fisher avatar

    Learning To Serve

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Oct 18, 2009
     | 5,233 views

    Looks at James & John and their request to sit beside Jesus in Glory - an what they learned

    Reading Mk 10:35 Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. “Teacher,” they said, “we want you to do for us whatever we ask.” Mk 10:36 “What do you want me to do for you?” he asked. Mk 10:37 They replied, “Let one of us sit at your right and the other at your left in your glory.” Mk ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Four Principles For Following Jesus Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,892 views

    What might happen if our church were to follow the Starbucks example and temporarily close its doors to examine the way we follow Jesus?

    Starbucks Opens A new Starbucks has opened, of all places, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. We had never tasted Starbucks coffee, so last Wednesday we stopped in to see what it was like. With all the flavors and sizes and prices up on the board, it wasn’t easy to decide what we would order ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Greatness In The Kingdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011
     | 7,320 views

    Disciples bicker over which of them is the greatest.

    17. Who is Jesus? December 12th, 2010 Greatness in the Kingdom of God Being in the presence of greatness naturally leads to a desire for greatness. When we see someone who is great at something often we are inspired to want to be great ourselves. Honestly that desire can lead us to doing great ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Good Lessons From A Bad Example Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,123 views

    Let us use our present resources to influence, to make a great impact, to make a lasting difference for our future, for eternity.

    This morning, as we are about to enter our Missions Month, we will look into investing in eternity. Let us read the parable of the shrewd steward at Luke 16:1-13.[1] We will look at what is dubbed as one the most difficult parables of the Lord. There are those who accuse the Lord of praising ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sins Of Favoritism

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,415 views

    The church does not and should not have a caste system. The church is not a place of racism nor classism, yet why are we not growing?

    The sins of Favoritism James 2:1-13 (Instruction: Come in dressed well) Jesus Christ is the Lord who left the glory of heaven and came to this corruptible world to save sinners like us. He humbled himself, laid aside His position in heaven, and became like us. He was born is dire ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Coaching From A Crook Series

    Contributed by Tom Evans on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 18,152 views

    Jesus uses a clever crook as an example of God’s investment strategy.

    COACHING FROM A CROOK Luke 16:1-13, Selected THERE ONCE WAS A MAN WHO WENT ON AN OCEAN VOYAGE CARRYING A LARGE BAG OF GOLD COINS. THE BAG REPRESENTED HIS ENTIRE NET WORTH. A TERRIBLE STORM BLEW UP, AND THE CALL CAME FOR ALL HANDS TO ABANDON SHIP. THE MAN STRAPPED THE GOLD AROUND HIS WAIST, ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    "Thinking Like Jesus Does”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 90 ratings
     | 4,955 views

    If Jesus had a passion for "sinners" why do they feel so unwelcome in our churches today?

    Illus.: Four Preachers Confess Four preachers met for a friendly gathering. During the conversation one preacher said, “Our people come to us and pour out their hears, confess certain sins and needs. Let’s do the same. Confession is good for the soul.” In due time all agree. One of them said that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is True Love?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,221 views

    2nd in a series on love from 1 Corinthians 13

    Sermon for 2/8/98 What is Love? I Corinthians 13:4 Introduction: A. Steve Winwood- Bring me a higher love. B. What is love? Love is an attitude- Love is a prayer, For a soul in sorrow, A heart in despair. Love is good wishes for the gain of another. Love suffers long with the fault of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Older Brothers Anonymous

    Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 157 ratings
     | 5,581 views

    In what ways are we like the Older Brother in the Parable of the Two sons?

    You’ve heard of Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous, Emotions Anonymous and Overeaters Anonymous. But have you ever heard of OLDER BROTHERS ANONYMOUS? Let’s take a quick poll -- How many of you were the baby in your family? Would you stand, please? Thank you. Please be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    73. The Church - Love In Action Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,834 views

    Sacrificial love as the name implies is going to cost us something in time, energy or resources. But this is the price of godly relationships.

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 73 - THE CHURCH - LOVE IN ACTION This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church